The problem is that composting takes much longer in cold weather, and winter gardeners can quickly end up with a backlog of ...

Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...

Here's how to keep composting in winter so you'll have finished compost in spring. beekeepx / Getty Images Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial ...

The best way to deal with compost in the winter is to maintain a worm bin. The worms do the composting for you as they digest ...

If you haven’t touched your compost bin or pile all winter, don’t worry, you are not alone. It could be filled with kitchen scraps to the top or left untouched since the fall. Getting a compost pile ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...

If you’ve ever looked at your yard in autumn and wondered what to do with all those leaves, you’re not alone. Fall brings a unique chance to kick off a compost pile that’s both practical and ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...